Norwell Government Study Commission outlines strategic expansion beyond Charter work. The five-member commission unanimously approved its meeting agenda and prior minutes on September 17 in votes of 4-0, then discussed potential expansion of its governance role beyond the Charter and Bylaws review.
Water board authorizes resident notification regarding elevated disinfectant levels in water supply. The Board of Water Commissioners, with members Peter Dillion, Fred St. Ours, and Steve Ivas, authorized Superintendent J. Federico to send an informational letter with October bills explaining the
Norwell Select Board authorizes legal challenge on $3M building permit fee. Town Counsel will request Hanover reduce or waive the charge for the South Shore Vocational Technical High School project, which serves nine member towns and carries a total cost of 168 million dollars. The board
Norwell Select Board approves dates for town meeting and election in 2027. The board set the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 3, 2027 at 6:30 p.m. and the Annual Town Election for Saturday, May 15, 2027 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting for the November 3 State Election will be held October 17
Norwell Board of Appeals continued a Jett Foundation site plan hearing to December. The board approved minutes from its August 12 and August 19 meetings and processed invoices for consulting services related to pending applications. The Jett Foundation site plan approval hearing for property at 390
The Norwell Board of Appeals published its agenda for September 9, 2026, listing six applications for public hearing including a continued review of the Jett Foundation's proposed educational retreat campus and three separate special permit requests for residential front-setback variances. A
Board of Appeals continues Jett Foundation site plan to December. The board approved prior minutes from August 12 and August 19 and authorized invoices to Chessia Consulting for project monitoring and peer review services. Five public hearings were held on September 9, including Section 6 Findings
Norwell Housing Authority approves $663,343 sustainability contract. The Board approved financial assistance to fund bath fans and range hoods at its properties under Project 219085, described as a Sustainability Award supporting energy-efficient improvements in tenant living spaces. In related
The Government Study Commission met September 3 at Norwell Town Hall to discuss warrant articles and town governance. The published agenda outlined plans to review the September 2 Select Board meeting, discuss possible warrant articles for a fall or winter special town meeting, categorize proposed
Government Study Commission weighs town meeting format changes. Chair Marybeth Shea and members Becky Freed, Arthur Joseph, and Karl Swenson met with Town Moderator Matt Greene to discuss potential reforms including meeting time, multiple sessions, resident speaking, consent agendas, and Advisory
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